Comforts of Home Pet Sitting

05/08/2025

04/09/2025

"Nobody really wants to put you on TV anymore."
This is what a PR guy told me a few years ago. He was upset that I had cancelled a scheduled appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show and warned me that not only was I burning a bridge, but I was also getting too old to be on TV. I was 44.

I'd be lying if I said I haven't gone over that decision in my head a thousand times since that day in February 2023. Still, despite my curiosity about what that appearance may have led to, I stand firmly that holding tight to our values was more important than a TV show.

It frustrates me greatly that we live in a world where sometimes the only way to be "seen" is to compromise a bit about who you are, or to play into whatever popular narrative is getting the most attention. But sadly, that is often the reality of media, and for smaller nonprofits like ours, it can cost us if we don't play the game.

I was reminded of this PR guy's remark today when Facebook sent me a post from December 2014. It was me in Pandora magazine. They were honoring women in nonprofits doing extraordinary work in a piece called "Hearts of Today". They also gave One Simple Wish $25,000.

Yes, it was 11 years ago, and I was 37 years old. But I'd like to believe I'm still not "too old to be on TV" and that many more media appearances for me and One Simple Wish are still on the horizon - maybe Kelly will even invite us back for a more authentic segment.

Regardless, I remain grateful to the stories that have been told about our work and the work done by countless other extraordinary, compassionate, hardworking people in the nonprofit space.

The world needs to hear more stories like these.

;DG

05/10/2023

We need to keep talking about foster care. It's Day 10 of and we continue to share stories, wishes and ways YOU can help. Thank you to Alex Holley FOX 29 & Mike Jerrick FOX 29 for having us on today!

Please consider granting a wish at onesimplewish.org

07/20/2022

L

10/03/2021

Hope all is well with everyone. Just wanted to touch base since the holidays are coming up. If u need anything please let us know as soon as you can. We are starting to get some bookings. We are available for visits and for overnights.

We miss our babies so look forward to seeing them in the near future.

Please post pictures if u can. Thank you.

07/03/2020

Hope everyone is staying well. I’m missing all my babies so much. Can’t wait until we can see each other again.

If anyone needs me for anything just let me know. I can do walks or deliveries to grooming or the vet.

Please post pictures if u can so I can see how everyone is.

Thank you.
Vicki

03/21/2017